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Jun 17, 2026 · 41 min · 11 segments
Be present in your life, let that be a present to yourself.
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Jun 17, 2026 · 41 min · 11 segments
Be present in your life, let that be a present to yourself.
Paul James RooneyHostDamien Lee StirkHostHello and welcome to Drinks at the Bar, the podcast where we break through the fourth wall and discuss everything about dance and the theatre industry.
My name is Paul James Rooney, a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher based in Copenhagen, and I am your host of Drinks at the Bar.
Today I'm joined by my fabulous guest host, my fellow triple-barrelled named ballerina, Damien Lee Sturck.
Hi everybody, I'm Damian Lee Sterk, Director of The Dance of Studio London, classical ballet teacher and actor with the Royal Ballet.
Here we will discuss everything from hearing backstage stories, touring shenanigans, to deeper issues like body image, training, the reality of being a freelance dancer and much more.
With guest professionals we are here to share our knowledge, experience and help you with any questions or problems you may have about dance and navigating the dance world.
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Hello and welcome to Drinks at the Bar, the podcast where we break through the fourth wall and discuss everything about dance and the theatre industry.
My name is Paul James Rooney, a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher based in Copenhagen, and I am your host of Drinks at the Bar.
Today I'm joined by my fabulous guest host, my fellow triple-barrelled named ballerina, Damien Lee Sturck.
Hi everybody, I'm Damian Lee Sterk, Director of The Dance of Studio London, classical ballet teacher and actor with the Royal Ballet.
Here we will discuss everything from hearing backstage stories, touring shenanigans, to deeper issues like body image, training, the reality of being a freelance dancer and much more.
With guest professionals we are here to share our knowledge, experience and help you with any questions or problems you may have about dance and navigating the dance world.
